CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $71
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Cleveland Clinic is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$71

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$18.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $18.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $78 (424%)
Insurance Median: $71 (386%)
Cash: $78 (424% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $71 (386% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $18.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 386% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 286%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna $9 - $152 49%
Summacare $16 - $133 87%
Aetna $18 - $190 98%
Cc Ehp $18 - $75 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Humana $18 - $102 98%
Mmo $18 - $133 98%
The Health Plan $18 - $104 98%
United $18 - $28 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $122 98%
Upmc $18 - $114 98%
Valor $18 98%
Caresource $19 103%
Communicare $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $102 109%
Buckeye $20 109%
Molina $20 109%
Paramount $20 109%
Perennial Health $20 109%
United Bh $21 114%
Oscar $36 - $51 196%
Zing Health $36 - $57 196%
Amish Community Aid Plan $54 - $86 294%
Ohcp $58 - $74 315%
Aultcare $59 - $82 321%
Omas $60 - $95 326%
Ohio Healthy $65 - $84 353%
Healthsmart $66 - $104 359%
Php $72 392%
Phphi $72 - $114 392%
Clarity Health $78 - $124 424%
Gms $84 - $133 457%
Medical Benefit Corp $84 457%
Parkview Health Plan $84 457%
Quality Care Partners $84 - $133 457%
Consociate Health $90 - $142 489%
Community Health Alliance $96 522%
Frontpath $108 587%
Managed Care Services $108 587%
Multiplan $108 - $171 587%
Tertiary Care Network $108 587%
Three Rivers $108 - $171 587%
Usa Managed Care $171 930%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals